Psychiatrist - Adults

Responsibilities

• Performs biological and psychosocial assessments including psychiatric evaluation, annual psychiatric assessment, physical assessment, and referral.
• Makes diagnoses and develops recommendations regarding treatment.
• Participates for the review and monitoring of consumer medication plans.
• Implements crisis evaluation of children and/or adults who may be in need of hospitalization or who may need medication to avoid hospitalization.
• Contributes certification for the involuntary commitment and hospitalization of adult mental health consumers.
• Administers clinical supervision and consultation to clinical staff for quality, efficient and cost effective coordination of treatment, continuing care, and support services.